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Here you will find answers to the most important questions. If you have any further questions, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Application FAQs

Application FAQs

The recruiting team at Uniper - We focus on the applicant.

We recruiters are always on the search for suitable candidates and advise our management on HR issues. We accompany the process from the job advertisement to the signing of the contract. We screen your applications and conduct interviews together with colleagues from the business unit.

Within the recruiting team, customer orientation and service are of paramount importance. 

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TAM Team
Your general questions

Your general questions

All positions here on our job board are still vacant. The jobs are constantly updated and taken offline as soon as they are filled. 

At Uniper, the workplace is not limited to the office and home office: we are free to choose our workplace within the country of employment, as long as it is compatible with the team agreement and meets the technical and data protection requirements.
Some employees are also entitled to work outside their country of employment - our “GeoFlex” concept describes the conditions for working abroad based on the destination country, the duration of the stay, and the role at Uniper. GeoFlex currently includes most EU countries and the EEA, as well as the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Further information can be found under the keyword “FlexWork”.

You can find this information in the respective job listing. Here you can see whether the position is exclusively on-site, remote, or even home office.

You are welcome to apply for more than one position at Uniper. However, we recommend that you limit yourself to jobs that really match your skills, experience and areas of interest. We will take a very close look at your CV and then decide in which area we can best imagine you working.

We often receive a large number of applications and often only details make the difference. You are very welcome to apply for another position with us after a rejection. 

It depends very much on the area whether we can consider career changers In principle, we recommend that you apply in any case if you are interested. We will definitely check your documents across all departments, even if there is no recognizable common thread in your career.

Your application

Your application

We understand that you are eagerly awaiting news about your application.
Please note that our application process involves several steps and we carefully review each application.
We regularly update the status of your application in your personal application portal. You can log in at any time with your credentials to view the latest status. Should we need additional information or have an update for you, we will contact you immediately.

It is up to you which language you submit your application in. One exception is job adverts that are only written in English. In this case, we would ask you to write your application in English as well.

As a rule, it is a safe choice to address the application documents to the recruiter or the HR department. To ensure an efficient and fair application process, we ask you to submit your application documents exclusively through our online job portal. We will then ensure that your application documents reach the right people.

Please consider the following points when uploading your application:
Check file format: Make sure the file is in one of the supported formats.
Check file size: Verify that the file size does not exceed the maximum allowed size.
Update or change browser: Sometimes an outdated or incompatible browser can cause problems. Try updating the browser or using a different one.
Resave documents: A corrupted document could be the problem. Save the file again as a PDF to fix any errors in the file structure.
Check firewall and antivirus settings: Make sure your firewall or antivirus program is not blocking the upload

The current version of our privacy notice is always available at privacy policy external job board.

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Application tips

Application tips

Resume: Make sure your resume is clearly structured and highlights your most relevant experiences and skills.
Cover Letter: Your cover letter should clearly state why you are interested in the position and how your skills match the job requirements.
A cover letter is not mandatory, but it can be very helpful in giving us a better insight into your motivation and personality. We appreciate it when candidates take the time to write a cover letter that expresses their enthusiasm for the role and how their skills match the job requirements.
Qualifications: It may be helpful to acquire additional qualifications or certificates relevant to the position you are aiming for.
Interview: Practice your interview skills to ensure you can effectively communicate your experiences and abilities.

You can apply directly via the Uniper Job Portal. Your application will be assigned to the preferred position and checked by the appropriate recruiter. The protection of your data is of course optimally guaranteed.

Yes, you can upload up to 10 documents, each with a maximum size of 10 MB.
Ideally, the documents (CV, cover letter, and certificates) should be uploaded as separate files.
Yes, you can upload up to 10 documents, each with a maximum size of 10 MB.
Ideally, the documents (CV, cover letter, and certificates) should be uploaded as separate files.

Please upload your documents preferably in PDF format. DOC, DOCX, and JPG files are also accepted.

FAQs students

FAQs students

Yes, we offer a trainee program all year round. As a trainee at Uniper, you have the opportunity to get to know different areas and gain valuable experience.

We regularly offer internships in various departments to give students and pupils the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Please visit our career page to learn more about current internship opportunities and apply directly online.

In general, an internship with us is designed to last between 3 and 6 months. However, exceptions are possible, for example as part of mandatory internships.

We recommend applying approx. 3 to 6 months in advance. At this point, we can estimate which positions are available at the desired start date

To be able to work as a working student at Uniper, you must be actively studying in a full-time degree program for the entire duration of your employment. For students from third countries, a visa and/or approval from the local foreigners authority is sometimes required for an internship or working student job.

There are no special requirements for completing an internship at Uniper. However, good grades are helpful when applying. You do not need to be enrolled during the internship period, but we would be pleased if you already have some practical experience in your chosen field.

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

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Step 1 - Online application

Have you found a suitable job posting? The application is very simple. We have revised the process and made it more convenient for you. You can complete your application in a few minutes.

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Step 2 - Review of the documents

Once the documents have been reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team, the application is forwarded to the business department. Here, an intensive check is made to see whether your qualifications match the requirements of the position. 

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Step 3 - Interview

If your documents are reviewed successfully, we would like to get to know you personally and invite you to a interview. This will be conducted virtually or on site after consultation.

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Step 4 - Confirmation and contract

If there is positive feedback from both sides and we agree on the contractual details, your employment contract will be drawn up and sent to you. 

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Step 5 -Your start at Uniper

Welcome on board! We look forward to welcoming you to Uniper.  

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Step 6 - Onboarding

To ensure the best possible start, we will support you from the very first step with a personalised induction plan and our onboarding event with all new colleagues.

Contacts

Contacts

Talent Acquisition Team

General Uniper HR contact
TAM Team

Nicole Karpen

Commercial training coordinator
Nicole Karpen

Dirk Lewald

Technical Training Coordinator
Dirk Lewald